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Safety, Health, Environment & Chemistry Apprentice

Safety, Health, Environment & Chemistry Apprentice

Location: Kent, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join the Safety, Health. Environment & Chemistry (SHEC) team as a SHE Apprentice at Grain Power Station. This is a structured 3-year apprenticeship programme combining academic learning with practical experience in a high-hazard, regulated power generation environment.

Your responsibilities

The apprentice will undertake a recognised SHE-related qualification supported by on-the-job training, mentoring, and exposure to operational activities and governance processes, as well as an IOSH accredited Safety, health and environment technician level 3 apprenticeship.

  • Support implementation of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
  • Assist with compliance against UK legislation (HSWA, PUWER, WAHR, COSHH, CDM)
  • Support risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • Assist incident reporting and investigation
  • Support contractor safety governance and assurance
  • Assist environmental monitoring and compliance
  • Support audits, inspections and assurance activities
  • Assist with inductions and SHE communications
  • Maintain registers and compliance trackers

Your profile

Entry Requirements

Essential:
- Minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics
- Strong interest in SHE disciplines
- Good communication and organisational skill
Driving license and access to vehicle required

Desirable:
- A Levels or equivalent
- Previous work experience
- Interest in energy or industrial sectors

Personal Attributes
- Proactive and willing to learn
- Detail-oriented
- Professional and able to challenge appropriately
- Strong safety focus
- Organised with ability to manage tasks

Job ID:

89281

Location:

Kent, United Kingdom

Type of contract:

Fixed-term

Working model:

Full-time, Fixed-term

Start date:

immediately

Application deadline:

08/07/2026

What makes Uniper stand out as an employer

  • Health Insurance

    Private Medical Insurance

    Rapid access to quality private medical care for illness and injury. The insurance includes a private GP service and pathway services to fast-track care.

  • Money

    Pension Scheme

    Enhanced company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.

  • Remote

    Flexible Working

    In recognising the benefit of flexible working in achieving the right balance between work and personal lives, Uniper supports varied working arrangements and flexible working applications.

  • Training

    Professional Development and Career Opportunities

    A continuous and personal journey, Uniper supports with flexible learning opportunities and where appropriate professional qualifications.

  • Health Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    With cover levels designed to suit your family circumstances it allows you to claim for routine and complex dental treatments.

  • Smiley

    Holiday Buy and Sell Programme

    In addition to a minimum entitlement of 26 days plus Bank Holidays, the programme enables you to take some extra time off or free up some cash.

  • Travel

    Travel Insurance

    Holiday with complete peace of mind with worldwide or European annual multi-trip travel insurance.

  • Bicycle

    Cycle to Work Scheme

    Purchase a bike and save on tax and National Insurance on your regular commute to work.

  • Fonds

    Uniper Discounts

    Enjoy savings from all your favourite retailers via our employee discount store on everything from high street stores, restaurants and days out.

  • Health Insurance

    Life Insurance

    In addition to company provided Death in Service benefits a ‘top-up’ benefit is available to employees and their partners.

  • Accident Insurance

    Personal Accident Insurance

    A payout in the event of serious accident injuries; for you, your partner and/or children.

  • Health Insurance

    Critical Illness Insurance

    Offering a tax-free lump sum payout should you become ill. Cover can be extended to a partner and child cover is free from birth to 21 years old.

  • Smiley

    Family Friendly Policies

    Many employees have caring responsibilities outside of the workplace. Uniper’s special leave policy reflects the changing needs of employees and aims to accommodate personal commitments where possible.

  • Health

    Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

    Be supported. The Uniper employee assistance program is designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of the office. Available 24/7 every day of the year it offers a freephone support line, online resources and a confidential counselling service.

The benefits may vary slightly depending on location and role. You can find a complete overview of the benefits here:Benefits
About Uniper
Diversity

Transforming energy security through expertise and commitment

Uniper is a European energy company with a global reach that makes a decisive contribution to security of supply and energy transformation.  We work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible.

Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.

Application process

Step 1 - Online application

Step 1

Online application

Have you found a suitable job posting? Then you can apply online right here. The application process is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Once we have received your application successfully, you will receive confirmation by e-mail immediately afterwards.

Do you have any questions?

Do you have any questions?

Our training coordination for apprenticeships at Uniper is happy to assist you by e‑mail.

All clear? Let's go!

We look forward to your application!

Please note:

Unfortunately, for data protection reasons, we cannot consider applications sent by email. We kindly ask you to apply exclusively via our career site. As long as our positions are listed on our career site, the position is still open and we are happy to receive your application.

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